“He's been handed a second chance this season to win the title and, if he throws it away again, there will be big question marks asked about his leadership and his managerial qualities," said the former Anfield ace, speaking to Colin Murray.

“They have only won the League Cup and they had it [the Premier League title] in their own hands a few a weeks ago. With the squad he has got and the money he has spent, if he loses to Everton and then loses the title, it's nail in his coffin.

“Yes, he got them further in the Champions League, which they should have done after another year’s experience, but the Premier League is wide open this year and they have had a chance to be in control of it but lost some really silly games.

“Now they have been given a second chance with three games to go. If he can’t motivate them players to win those three games then I’m asking some serious questions.”